Ultrasonic ozone-generating unit

ABSTRACT

The ultrasonic ozone-generating unit in accordance with the present invention has an ozone-generating device, an independent seat, a sink device, an utensil-holding device and a vegetable basket. The utensil-holding device and the vegetable basket are mounted in a receiving space of the independent seat or in a sink of the sink device. An ozone gas generated by the ozone-generating device with a close-type air-pumping device capable of producing powerful ultrasonic carrier-airflow is guided into the receiving space or the sink and dissolved in water to sterilize deodorize and bleach an object to be cleansed.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to an ultrasonic ozone-generating device,especially to an ultrasonic ozone-generating unit and an appliancecomprising the ultrasonic ozone-generating which generates a powerfulultrasonic carrier-airflow. With the ultrasonic ozone-generating deviceand an appliance comprising the ultrasonic ozone-generating, an ozonegas of great volume generated by an ozone generator with a close-typeair-pumping device is guided into a receiving space of an independentseat or into a sink of a sink device. The ozone gas is dissolved inwater for sterilizing, deodorizing and bleaching objects to be cleansed.

2. Description of the Prior Art

Rapidly developing human society continuously consumes environmentalresources and greatly pollutes the environment in which we live. Forinstance, air-pollution, waste disposal problems, water-pollution andfood-pollution are hazardous to goods indispensable to human basicneeds. In other words, humans suffer from their own success. Other thanenvironmental education, cleansing machines are researched and developedto address the environmental issues. Such cleansing machines eliminatepollutants from food, drinking water and air and thus protect humansfrom hazardous materials. The research and development of such cleansingmachine are considered an important issue in relevant fields as well asto society in general.

Hence, a manufacturer provided a conventional single-functionalozone-generating machine which can be hung or placed beside a kitchensink for cleansing water or vegetable. However, the applicable range ofthe machine is significantly insufficient due to lack of ozone gastransportability for sterilizing, deodorizing and bleaching a largeamount of objects to be cleansed. It is noted that the conventionalmachine is incapable of rapidly sterilizing/detoxifying food in everydaylife.

To overcome the shortcomings, the present invention provides anultrasonic ozone-generating unit to mitigate or obviate theaforementioned problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The main objective of the invention is to provide an ultrasonicozone-generating unit.

The ultrasonic ozone-generating unit in accordance with the presentinvention has an ozone-generating device, an independent seat, a sinkdevice, a utensil-holding device and a vegetable basket. Theutensil-holding device and the vegetable basket are mounted in areceiving space of the independent seat or in a sink of the sink device.An ozone gas generated by the ozone-generating device with a close-typeair-pumping device capable of producing powerful ultrasoniccarrier-airflow is guided into the receiving space or the sink anddissolved in water to sterilize deodorize and bleach an object to becleansed.

Other objectives, advantages and novel features of the invention willbecome more apparent from the following detailed description when takenin conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an air pump of an ultrasonicozone-generating unit in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional side view of the air pump of the ultrasonicozone-generating unit in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of an ozone generator of theultrasonic ozone-generating unit in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional side view of the ozone generator in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of an ozone-generating device of theultrasonic ozone-generating unit in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the ultrasonicozone-generating unit in FIG. 1 with an independent seat;

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional front view of the ultrasonicozone-generating unit in FIG. 1 with a sink device; and

FIG. 8 is a top view of the ultrasonic ozone-generating unit in FIG. 7.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

With reference to FIGS. 1-8, an ultrasonic ozone-generating unit inaccordance with the present invention comprises an ozone-generatingdevice (A), an independent seat (1), a sink device (2), autensil-holding device (3) and a vegetable basket (4).

The ozone generator (A) is used for generating ozone by connecting witha high voltage generator (7). The ozone generating device (A) comprisesan ozone generator (5) and an air pump (6). The ozone generator (5)comprises a cathode screw pipe (50), an anode glass tube (51), anexcitation device (52), a pair of screwing cap rings (54), an anodeconnector head (53) and two handles (55).

The cathode screw pipe (50) comprises two ends.

The anode glass tube (51) is mounted in the cathode screw pipe (50).

The excitation device (52) is mounted in the anode glass tube (51).

The screwing cap rings (54) are screwed in both ends of the cathodescrew pipe (50). Each screwing cap ring (54) comprises an end surface.

The anode connector head (53) is for inserting into any of the screwingcap rings (54).

The two handles (55) are for applying a force for easy removal of theozone generator. The two handles (55) are respectively attached to theend surfaces of the two screwing cap rings (54).

The air pump (6) is mounted in the ozone generator and used as anultra-high-speed-gas-emitting device. The air pump (6) a lower end, anair inlet (60) formed on the lower end, an upper end, a side edge,multiple air outlets (61) and a rubber seal cap (62).

The air inlet (60) is formed on the lower end of the air pump (6).

The multiple air outlets (61) are formed on the upper end and the sideedge of the air pump (6).

The rubber seal cap (62) is mounted to the upper end of the air pump (6)and comprises a nozzle (63). The rubber seal cap (62) may raise a gaspressure in the rubber seal cap (62) by collecting air. The collectedair is then forced out from the nozzle (63) toward the ozone generator(5) to generate an ultrasonic airflow.

The independent seat (1) comprises a body, two side edges, a lead pipeand a control box (14), as well as a fore end, a sleeve (18), areceiving space (10), a gas-guiding disc (11) and an overflow port (12).

The receiving space (10) is downward recessed in the independent seat(1). The receiving space may receive a fluid or an object to becleansed.

The gas-guiding disc (11) is formed in the receiving space (10) andcomprises multiple outlet holes (13).

The overflow port (12) is formed in the receiving space (10).

The lead pipe is connected to the ozone generator (5).

The control box (14) is attached to the fore end of the body of theindependent seat (1) and comprises a body, a high-voltage generator (7),an ozone-transporting pipe (17), an upper surface, a cover plate (16), afore end surface, a switch (27), a mounting hole (1C), abubble-outputting disc (8) and a sleeve-head-connecting pipe (81) and anozone-retaining chamber (15).

The high-voltage generator (7) is attached to the control box (14).

The ozone-transporting pipe (17) is inserted into the sleeve (18) of theindependent seat (1) and comprises an ozone sleeve head (19), a stopper(1A) and a resilient device (1B). The stopper (1A) and the resilientdevice (1B) are combined with the ozone sleeve head (19).

The cover plate (16) seals the upper surface of the control box (14) andcomprises a mounting hole (1C). The mounting hole (1C) corresponds withthe ozone-transporting pipe (17).

The switch is attached to the fore end surface of the control box (14)for switching power supply or for adjusting bubble level.

The bubble-outputting disc (8) comprises multiple bubble-outputtingholes (80).

The sleeve-head-connecting pipe (81) is inserted in one of thebubble-outputting holes (80) and is connected to the bubble-outputtingdisc (8). The sleeve-head-connecting pipe (81) comprises a leading pipe(83), an end and multiple radial holes.

The leading pipe (83) is connected to the bubble-outputting disc (8).With the leading pipe (83), the sleeve-head-connecting pipe (81) isconnected to the bubble-outputting disc (8).

The radial holes (82) are formed on the end of thesleeve-head-connecting pipe (81).

The sink device (2) comprises a surface, at least one sink (20) and atleast one gas-guiding disc (11).

The at least one sink (20) if formed on the surface of of the sinkdevice (2).

The at least one gas-guiding disc (11) is formed in the at least onesink (20) and is connected to the ozone generator (5) that is connectedto the control box (14). The at least one gas-guiding disc (11) is forguiding an ozone gas generated by the ozone generator (5) into the atleast one sink (20) to sterilize, deodorize and bleach an object to becleansed. The at least one gas-guiding disc (11) comprises multipleoutlet holes (13). The ozone gas generated by the ozone generator (5) isguided through the multiple outlet holes (13) into the sink.

The utensil-holding device (3) may be mounted in the receiving space

The utensil-holding device (3) may be mounted in the receiving space(10) of the independent seat (1) for holding utensils such as bowls,plates and/or chopsticks.

The vegetable basket (4) is mounted in the receiving space (10) of theindependent seat (1) and comprises two ends, a net (40) and a holderhook (41). The net (40) is mounted over the two side edges of theindependent seat (1) and hung into the receiving space (10) of theindependent seat (1). The sterilizing, deodorizing and bleachingfunction may be performed on an object to be cleansed held in the net(40). The net (40) comprises two ends. The holder hook (41) is pivotallymounted to the two ends of the net (40). The holder hook (41) mounts thenet (40) over the two side edges of the independent seat (1) allowingthe net to be hung into the receiving space (10) of the independent seat(1).

When using the ultrasonic ozone-generating unit in accordance with thepresent invention comprising the aforementioned structure, the userpours water into the receiving space (10) of the independent seat (1)and starts the ozone-generating device (A) to generate ozone with theozone generator (5). At the same time the user starts the air pump (6)which synchronously operates at ultra high spinning speed to generatepowerful ultrasonic airflow. The ozone flows through the gas-guidingdisc (11) into the receiving space (10) and is dissolved in water, whichfurther provides wider application of the ultrasonic ozone-generatingunit in accordance with the present invention other than aforementionedsterilizing, deodorizing and bleaching functions.

The ultrasonic ozone-generating unit in accordance with the presentinvention is capable of following applications.

1. The ultrasonic ozone-generating unit in accordance with the presentinvention is capable of sterilizing, detoxifying, removing fishy smellfrom and preserving vegetables, fruits, seafood and meat. In otherwords, the ultrasonic ozone-generating unit in accordance with thepresent invention helps cleanse the surfaces of vegetables, fruits,seafood and meat and prevent them from rotting due to their tendency tobe oxidized. Furthermore, the ultrasonic ozone-generating unit protectsvegetables and fruits from residual agricultural chemicals and parasiteeggs, we well as seafood and meat from unpleasant odor.

2. The ultrasonic ozone-generating unit in accordance with the presentinvention is capable of sterilizing and detoxifying in a chamber, aroom, a hotel, a restaurant or a hospital. The ultrasonicozone-generating unit is also capable of eliminating smoke, dust, fungi,and bacteria from a room as well as degrading hazardous substances. As aresult of the work of the ultrasonic ozone-generating unit, the air in aroom will become clean and fresh and have a refreshing fragrance. It isknown that clean and fresh air is vital to protect infants and childrenfrom infectious diseases. Deodorizing and dust eliminating with theultrasonic ozone-generating unit after house cleaning demonstrate mostimmediate and significant effect. The ultrasonic ozone-generating unitis also effective for deodorizing a room or a wardrobe, eliminatingin-door-refluxing smoke and preventing fungi growth.

3. The ultrasonic ozone-generating unit in accordance with the presentinvention is also capable of sterilizing and deodorizing within anicebox to improve the preservation capability of the icebox, eliminateunpleasant odor from food such as seafood and meat and prevent theunpleasant odor from spreading. The effects of the aforementionedfunctions are immediate and significant.

4. The ultrasonic ozone-generating unit is also capable of deodorizingwithin a toilet, a bathroom or a kitchen. The ammonical odor in atoilet, the greasy fumes and the fishy smell in a kitchen and the odorof a pesticide may all be mitigated or deodorized with the ultrasonicozone-generating unit.

5. The ultrasonic ozone-generating unit may be used to sterilize andcleanse tools and clothes. Tools, utensils, scrubbing cloth and clothesmay not be completely cleaned in ordinary cleansing procedures orresidual detergents may remain therewithin. The ultrasonicozone-generating unit not only provides enhanced sterilizing andcleansing functions but also compensates the ordinary cleansingprocedures by oxidation of the residual detergents.

6. The ultrasonic ozone-generating unit may also be used for skinwhitening and skin cleansing. Toxins in unclean water may be easilypassed into skin and induce skin aging and melanin precipitation.Washing or bathing with clean water in which ozone is dissolved not onlystops skin aging and prevents melanin precipitation but also effectivelycleans the face of the user and improve the status of the skin. That is,the ultrasonic ozone-generating unit is capable of improving the statusof the skin by inhibiting bacterial infection and formation of acne,pigmented spot and senile plaque.

7. The ultrasonic ozone-generating unit is capable of eliminatingbacteria from and deodorizing pets and trash. The ultrasonicozone-generating unit provides ozone for eliminating bacteria from thebody of a pet and deodorizing the excrements, which can be extremelydisturbing. Trash accumulated in a waste dump generates disturbing odorand allows pests such as mosquitoes or cockroaches to grow. Theultrasonic ozone-generating unit may be used to deodorize the trash andinhibit the growth of the insects.

8. The ultrasonic ozone-generating unit in accordance with the presentinvention is also capable of deodorizing and killing fungi within awardrobe or a shoebox. Sneakers, boots and socks may be sterilized withozone with the ultrasonic ozone-generating unit before and after use toprevent athlete's foot and embarrassing odor. Especially during a periodof seasonal transition, the user may easily observe significant growthof fungi on clothes stored in a wardrobe and a musty odor in leatherwears. With the ultrasonic ozone-generating unit, the user will be ableto easily solve the aforementioned problems.

9. The ultrasonic ozone-generating unit may also used to refresh,sterilize and deodorize water in a fish-breeding tank, which promotesthe health of fish. In addition, ozone is helpful for deodorizing fishand enhancing the color of the fish.

By sealing the air pump (6) with the rubber seal cap (62), the powerfulairflow generated by the hyper spinning air pump (6) concentrates andrapid and effectively outputs the ozone generated by the ozone generator(5) that concentrates supersonic energy. With the ultrasonicozone-generating unit, humans can enjoy the deodorizing, sterilizing andbleaching functions of ozone in a more inventive way than ordinarysimilar products current available in market.

Even though numerous characteristics and advantages of the presentinvention have been set forth in the foregoing description, togetherwith details of the structure and features of the invention, thedisclosure is illustrative only. Changes may be made in the details,especially in matters of shape, size, and arrangement of parts withinthe principles of the invention to the full extent indicated by thebroad general meaning of the terms in which the appended claims areexpressed.

1. An ultrasonic ozone-generating unit comprising an ozone-generatingdevice comprising an ozone generator used for generating ozone byconnecting with a high voltage generator and comprising a cathode screwpipe comprising two ends; an anode glass tube mounted in the cathodescrew pipe; an excitation device mounted in the anode glass tube; a pairof screwing cap rings screwed in both ends of the cathode screw pipe andeach comprising an end surface; an anode connector head for insertinginto the screwing cap ring; and two handles for applying a force foreasy removing of the ozone generator and respectively attached to theend surfaces of the two screwing cap rings; and an air pump mounted inthe ozone generator, used as an ultra-high-speed-gas-emitting device andcomprising a lower end; an air inlet formed on the lower end; an upperend; a side edge; multiple air outlets formed on the upper end and theside edge; and a rubber seal cap mounted to the upper end for raising agas pressure therein by collecting air before flowing the collected airout toward the ozone generator to generate an ultrasonic airflow andcomprising a nozzle from which the collected air are flown out towardthe ozone generator; an independent seat comprising a fore end; asleeve; a receiving space downward recessed for receiving a fluid or anobject to be cleansed; a gas-guiding disc formed in the receiving spaceand comprising multiple outlet holes formed on the gas-guiding disc;and; an overflow port formed in the receiving space; a lead pipeconnected to the ozone generator; and a control box attached to the foreend of the independent seat and comprising an ozone-retaining chamber;the high-voltage generator; an ozone-transporting pipe inserted into thesleeve of independent seat and comprising an ozone sleeve head; astopper combined with the ozone sleeve head; and a resilient devicecombined with the ozone sleeve head; an upper surface; a cover platesealing the upper surface and comprising a mounting hole formed in thecover plate and corresponding with the ozone-transporting pipe; a foreend surface; a switch attached to the fore end surface for switchingpower supply or for adjusting bubble level; a bubble-outputting disccomprising multiple bubble-outputting holes; and asleeve-head-connecting pipe inserted in one of the bubble-outputtinghole, connected to the bubble-outputting disc and comprising a leadingpipe connected to the bubble-outputting disc; an end; and radial holesformed on the end; a sink device comprising a surface; at least one sinkformed on the surface of the sink device; and at least one gas-guidingdisc respectively formed in the at least one sink, connected to theozone generator that is connected to the control box for guiding anozone gas generated by the ozone generator into the at least one sink tosterilize, deodorize and bleach an object to be cleansed and comprisingmultiple outlet holes through which the ozone gas generated by the ozonegenerator is guided into the sink; a utensil-holding device; and avegetable basket.